Tirzepatide Injections for Medical Weight Loss in Lawrenceville and Norcross, GA
To make the patient feel satisfied with less food, tirzepatide slows the movement of food through the digestive system. Without a doubt, the weight loss it causes is advantageous for those who are obese or overweight. Visit Dr. Marc Jean-Gilles, DO, FACOG, and his team to improve your quality of life with our medical weight loss program. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Lawrenceville and Norcross GA.
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How much weight will I lose on Tirzepatide?
How fast does Tirzepatide work for weight loss?
Is Tirzepatide worth it for weight loss?
Who qualifies for Tirzepatide for weight loss?
Medical weight loss programs are one of the most effective and safest means of ensuring that patients can lose the weight they need to maintain their health long-term and reduce the risks associated with obesity. Becoming overweight or obese significantly increases the risks of developing various life-threatening health conditions, so having an effective means of supporting patients through necessary weight loss is essential to ensuring a long and healthy life for all patients.
The total amount of weight that patients can lose while taking Tirzepatide depends quite a bit on how long the patient stays on the medication, how high the dosage of the medication is, and how strict they are in following the other components of the weight-loss treatment. Typically speaking, patients who take Tirzepatide for 72 weeks as part of a medical weight loss program will be able to lose around 15% of their body weight. The majority of patients who are receiving a weekly dose of Tirzepatide of 10mg or 15mg experienced at least a 5% total body weight loss during that time. As with all weight loss medications, the results will be substantially supported and more significant if the medication is used in tandem with a calorie-deficient diet and regular exercise through a medical weight loss program.
While Tirzepatide will start working in the body right away to regulate blood sugar levels, it can take several weeks to multiple months before the benefits for weight loss will be in full effect simply because the dosage needs to be gradually increased to ensure that the patient does not have any adverse reactions to the medication. Some patients will need a bit more time for their bodies to become accustomed to the medication, making it take a bit longer for them to reach a dosage that is high enough to provide substantial benefits. Those who respond well to the medication and are following their strict diet and exercise plan provided by the physician supervising the weight loss will be able to notice results within several weeks, but these two factors will play a significant role in how quickly weight can be lost and how much weight will be lost over a certain period. Some patients may notice an immediate reduction in appetite, whereas others may not notice this reduction until they have reached a higher dosage. This timeline varies quite a bit from patient to patient, so your physician will likely be able to provide you with a more accurate timeline once they have been able to see how well you respond to the first few administrations of the medication and how closely you are following the other components of the program.
The research already provided for Tirzepatide for weight loss has shown very impressive results when compared to the placebo, with the latest results even showing that this medication works even better than its competitors. The vast majority of patients who have taken Tirzepatide as part of a weight loss program have experienced a weight loss of at least 5% of their starting body weight, with most patients experiencing closer to 15% weight loss and others losing even more. When provided as part of a medical weight-loss program, Tirzepatide provides incredible results that make it the best weight-loss solution and well worth the treatment for many patients.
Tirzepatide can be prescribed off-label for medical weight loss in adults who are considered to be obese (a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher) or overweight (a BMI of 27 or higher) along with at least one weight-related health condition such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. It is up to the physician who is supervising the medical weight loss program to determine whether Tirzepatide is the right medication option for each patient who needs to lose weight. To qualify for a weight loss medication, patients must be recommended to lose weight to maintain their health, and it must be used as part of a medically supervised weight loss program that also includes a calorie-deficient diet and a recommended exercise regimen to support the success of the weight loss.
At Abundant Life Healthcare, with the help of our efficient treatments, we can help you lose weight safely so you can keep it off. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you in Georgia. We serve patients from Lawrenceville GA, Norcross GA, Suwanee GA, Snellville GA, Duluth GA, Auburn GA, Loganville GA, Clarkston GA, and the surrounding areas.
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